From around the league
Saturday, 3 October 2026
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![Trent Alexander-Arnold not pushing for January exit from Real Madrid]()
Trent Alexander-Arnold not pushing for January exit from Real Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold is not pushing for a January exit from Real Madrid despite Liverpool and Arsenal interest, with England form boosting his case.
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![Barcelona's perfect start makes Rodri's move look timely]()
Barcelona's perfect start makes Rodri's move look timely
Barcelona have won all seven La Liga matches, scored 31 goals and hold a six-point lead over Real Madrid as Rodri settles in.
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![Marc Cucurella backs patience over Real Madrid's slow start]()
Marc Cucurella backs patience over Real Madrid's slow start
Marc Cucurella says Real Madrid’s slow start is a process, pointing to fewer than 10 games, no pre-season and a six-point gap to Barcelona.
Friday, 2 October 2026
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![Rodri was small, but Santi Denia says the game still came first]()
Rodri was small, but Santi Denia says the game still came first
Santi Denia recalls how Rodri was doubted at Atletico Madrid because of his size, while insisting the midfielder’s intelligence was obvious from the start.
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![Iago Aspas statue planned for Balaídos between March and April 2027]()
Iago Aspas statue planned for Balaídos between March and April 2027
Vigo has outlined a 295,000 euro tribute to Iago Aspas, including a bronze statue outside Balaídos between March and April 2027.
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![Manchester City scandal could hand Sevilla a bizarre Super Cup prize]()
Manchester City scandal could hand Sevilla a bizarre Super Cup prize
Manchester City’s 115-charge case has sparked an unlikely question: could Sevilla be awarded the 2023 UEFA Super Cup if titles are stripped?
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![Raphinha passes Barcelona fitness test before Getafe]()
Raphinha passes Barcelona fitness test before Getafe
Barcelona expect Raphinha to be available for Getafe after tests showed no injury, easing concern before the October run.
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![Kylian Mbappe injury latest: Real Madrid are waiting for Barcelona, not Villarreal]()
Kylian Mbappe injury latest: Real Madrid are waiting for Barcelona, not Villarreal
Real Madrid are managing Kylian Mbappe's knee injury cautiously, with Barcelona targeted for his return and Villarreal likely coming too soon.
Thursday, 1 October 2026
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![Raul Asencio could be in line for a Villarreal chance after surgery]()
Raul Asencio could be in line for a Villarreal chance after surgery
Raul Asencio had surgery on a right tibia stress fracture after turning down Chelsea and Liverpool. Real Madrid may need him against Villarreal.
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![UEFA Negreira case, Barcelona deny a new procedure]()
UEFA Negreira case, Barcelona deny a new procedure
UEFA says it has received Real Madrid’s dossier on the Negreira case and will assess it, while Barcelona say the review began in 2023.
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![Negreira case, UEFA confirms Real Madrid dossier]()
Negreira case, UEFA confirms Real Madrid dossier
UEFA has confirmed receipt of Real Madrid's documents in the Negreira case, and its inspectors will examine them as the investigation continues.
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![Fifa injury compensation after international break injuries]()
Fifa injury compensation after international break injuries
BBC explains when clubs can claim Fifa compensation after players are injured on international duty, including the 28-day threshold and 7.5 million euro cap.
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![Endrick January loan talk returns as Real Madrid minutes dry up]()
Endrick January loan talk returns as Real Madrid minutes dry up
Endrick has only 4 La Liga minutes for Real Madrid this season, with January loan talk growing after his comments on pressure and gratitude.
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![Scott McTominay tops BBC's ranking of Britain's best exports this century]()
Scott McTominay tops BBC's ranking of Britain's best exports this century
BBC ranks the best British football exports this century, led by Scott McTominay's Napoli breakthrough, Jadon Sancho's Dortmund numbers and David
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Tuesday, 29 September 2026
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![Lamine Yamal makes his Ballon d'Or case with a warning to the field]()
Lamine Yamal makes his Ballon d'Or case with a warning to the field
Lamine Yamal is making a Ballon d'Or case built on influence, not just goals, after 24 goals and 17 assists in 45 appearances.
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![Barcelona clásico tickets start at €476.50]()
Barcelona clásico tickets start at €476.50
Barcelona have opened clásico ticket sales for 25 October, with member-only access, a 48-hour pre-sale and prices from €476.50 to €1,750.
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![Raphinha injury scare leaves Barcelona waiting on tests]()
Raphinha injury scare leaves Barcelona waiting on tests
Brazil confirmed Raphinha came off at half-time with right thigh discomfort after scoring in Brisbane. Barcelona now wait on tests.
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![Anthony Gordon says Barcelona values what England missed]()
Anthony Gordon says Barcelona values what England missed
Anthony Gordon says Barcelona has revealed qualities England overlooked, and his early La Liga numbers support his claim.
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![Aymeric Laporte explains Saudi Arabia, Spain and the Athletic dream]()
Aymeric Laporte explains Saudi Arabia, Spain and the Athletic dream
Aymeric Laporte explains why he chose Al Nassr in 2023, why Spain became his international home and why Athletic still feels unfinished.
















